PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Laguna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazarian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - My Way. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kazarian
vs
Laguna

165 cm
33
146 lbs
22 - 8 - 1

175 cm
34
145 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty Laguna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazarian swings for the body but Laguna moves out of range.
Laguna swinging wildly here.
Kazarian misses with a leg kick.
Kazarian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laguna.
Laguna fails to land with a series of punches.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazarian.
A big right from Laguna misses.
Kazarian throws a body kick that misses.
Kazarian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laguna is fending him off so far but Kazarian persists. Nope, Laguna circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazarian moves away.
Laguna scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown but Laguna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguna dodges the punch combination from Kazarian.
Marty Laguna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Laguna misses.
Kazarian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laguna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazarian somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazarian misses with a head kick.
Kazarian looks for a takedown but Laguna sprawls well.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna throws a hook but Kazarian avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazarian.
Laguna misses with a two punch combination.

Kazarian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kazarian trying to control the position but Laguna is working away.
Kazarian throws a strike aimed at the side of Laguna's head but Laguna avoids it well.
Laguna taking a bit of punishment here - Kazarian scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laguna wants to control but Kazarian postures up.
Laguna parries the strikes from Kazarian easily there. Kazarian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laguna to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kazarian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazarian working the body and head with strikes.
Laguna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kazarian.

Kazarian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laguna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laguna wants to get back to his feet but Kazarian drags him back down.
Kazarian fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laguna keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laguna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laguna is trying to buck Kazarian off.
Kazarian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kazarian working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Kazarian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kazarian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazarian throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laguna defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazarian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kazarian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kazarian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kazarian misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Kazarian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kazarian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laguna looks to throw the jab but Kazarian is out of range.
Kazarian misses with a takedown attempt - Laguna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laguna misses with a few strikes there.
Laguna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laguna loads up on a big right hand but Kazarian slips the punch.
Kazarian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazarian shoots for a double leg takedown but Laguna sprawls well. He's pushed Kazarian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian shoots in looking for a takedown. Laguna tries to sprawl out of it but Kazarian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laguna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Kazarian misses.
A slow jab from Laguna misses its intended target.
Marty Laguna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Kazarian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazarian dives in and grabs Laguna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laguna pushes down on Kazarian's head and hops out.
Marty Laguna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Laguna misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laguna throws out a loose jab but Kazarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laguna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazarian is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laguna but Laguna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laguna stuns Kazarian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laguna misses with a hook. Kazarian ducked under it nicely.
Laguna throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazarian.
Kazarian lands a slapping body shot.
Laguna throws a right hand that Kazarian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazarian also avoids with ease.
Kazarian slips a straight right by Laguna.
Kazarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laguna checks it well.
Laguna throws a body punch but Kazarian moves out of range.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laguna sprawls well. Laguna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazarian gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazarian manages to avoid it.
Good work by Laguna as he checks the leg kick.
Kazarian slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Laguna.
Kazarian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laguna is fending him off so far but Kazarian persists. Nope, Laguna circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazarian dodges the punch combination from Laguna.
Laguna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazarian manages to avoid it.
Laguna misses with the combination.
Laguna missing with a left hand there. Kazarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laguna tries to avoid it but Kazarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laguna to the ground. Laguna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Kazarian does no damage.
Laguna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazarian.
Laguna lands with a nice combination. Kazarian backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laguna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazarian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laguna scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Kazarian with that takedown attempt.
Laguna with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Laguna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kazarian lands a jab to Laguna's midsection.
Laguna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laguna slips a jab from Kazarian.
Laguna misses with a wild body shot.
Kazarian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laguna is fending him off so far but Kazarian persists. Nope, Laguna circles away and we're back to standing.

Kazarian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kazarian working over Laguna with some ground and pound. Laguna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kazarian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kazarian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazarian is looking to take a break and control but Laguna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazarian lands a nice short elbow.
Laguna is controlling Kazarian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Laguna has hold of Kazarian's hands but Kazarian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laguna wants to control but Kazarian is keeping busy.
Laguna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazarian.
Kazarian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazarian thows a huge punch but Laguna dodges it nicely.
Kazarian tries to stand but can't do so whilst Laguna controls his leg.
Laguna is trying to escape back to his feet but Kazarian uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Laguna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laguna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Laguna takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kazarian throwing strikes but Laguna manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Laguna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazarian keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Kazarian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazarian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laguna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazarian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laguna tries to stand but Kazarian is controlling his head.
Kazarian tries to bench press Laguna off him but Laguna keeps the position.
Kazarian is working hard here to advance position.
Laguna wants to stand but Kazarian has his arm trapped.
Laguna wants to control but Kazarian is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laguna stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kazarian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laguna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguna swings for the body but Kazarian moves out of range.
Laguna catches Kazarian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kazarian avoids the body shot from Laguna.
Laguna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laguna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazarian throws a combination. Laguna tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Laguna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazarian.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Kazarian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazarian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Kazarian!
A very excited looking Tony Kazarian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.